Digital Fitbit Pet

[lawrence.raybon]

Ok, so this may sound silly, but I was looking at my Blaze and thinking about the old Tomagatchi digital pet I had as a kid.  My mind wandered into a magical mashup fantasy land where a little digital pet had gotten into my Blaze.  To feed it I had to burn calories, to play with it I had to get steps, that kind of thing.  

We can already set goals for a variety of metrics, how cool would it be to have a visual representation of reaching those goals in the well-being of our Fitpets?  Kind of like the flower that used to show up but more interactive.  It could be in the app for most people and on the blaze for blaze owners.

I have been trying to get my wife excited about using her new Alta, but she misses the smiling face and flower from her older fitbits.  I think if there was even an icon that represented how her pet was feeling it would motivate her to meet her goals.  Also if there was a cute kitty or puppy or baby monster waiting she might even open the app more than once a month.

I know it sounds like a lot of work, but it could be monetized easily.  Pay for premium pets.  Pay for costumes.  Pay for toys or whatever.  And have a basic free version.

I know it's only a glimmer of an idea, but it could be interesting...

Moderator Edit: Added Labels

[lawrence.raybon]

Moderator, please add appropriate labels.  I didn't know where exactly this idea fit, and I didn't know how to add more than one label.  Thanks!

[Jelleke]

I love this idea! The wokamon app is a little bit fun, but doesn't do it. If there would be a virtual pet like idea within Fitbit that would be amazing! Especially when they keep living or get a boost when you hit you personal goals.

[SantiR]

Hi @lawrence.raybon and commenters, thanks for sharing this suggestion. We’re happy to let you know that this has been released on Fitbit watches. You can find out more here. The Fitbit Labs clock faces for digital pets are called: My Dog Timmy, My Dog Titan, My Cat Luna, and My Cat Inca. Thank you for sharing your ideas and enthusiasm with the community.

[Fit_banana]

How about a giga pet as maybe a clock face who’s appearance depends on you meeting your goals. To feed it you’ll have to log your food and water and you will also have to take it on walks etc. might be a great motivator to get people to track and take better care of themselves through caring for their giga pet 

[EdsonFitbit]

@Fit_banana Thanks for your suggestion about having a virtual pet.

I moved it to this thread to keep this board organized and because it is the same idea.